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News•by Staff•January 5, 2011

Next D.C. Metro chief may not have transit background

Agency is emphasizing innovation and the ability to change company culture in its next leader, and will interview three finalists next week. Since John Catoe’s resignation last April, the agency has not had a permanent general manager.

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News•by Staff•January 5, 2011

Hampton Roads senior VP to retire

Jayne Whitney, senior vice president for development and a key player in Norfolk's light rail project, will leave the agency at the end of January. She was among HRT officials mentioned in a recent state audit which claimed the agency hid the true costs of the project from government authorities.

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News•by Staff•January 5, 2011

Phoenix Metro 2010 light rail ridership up

Has carried nearly 24 million riders over its first two years of operation.

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News•by Staff•January 4, 2011

Amtrak holds annual train travel video contest

The contest is open to all college students in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin for the chance to win more than $3,000 worth of prizes. Students can enter the contest by submitting a train travel-themed video by Feb. 28, 2011. Amtrak plans to use the winning video in future promotional campaigns.

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News•by Staff•January 4, 2011

Alstom to supply 22 Coradia trains to France

The $166M order is part of the contract signed in Oct. 2009 with SNCF. The Coradia Polyvalent is a single-level regional train that can travel at up to 99 mph in both its electric and hybrid versions.

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News•by Staff•January 4, 2011

New report lists TOD funding programs

Report released by Reconnecting America provides information on 41 programs, including 17 state-level, 15 regional and transit agency, and nine local programs

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News•by Staff•January 4, 2011

N.Y. MTA inspector general to probe snowstorm response

The review aims to uncover such questions as to why so many lines were knocked out and why it took so long for service to return.

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Products•January 3, 2011

Germ Spread Prevention Kit

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes can be used on frequently touched and shared hard surfaces, such as handrails, tabletops, door handles and airplane tray tables. Meanwhile, Clorox Hand Sanitizer is a spray that provides a quick, non-messy solution for people on-the-go.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2011

Hatch Mott completes acquisition of N.C. firm

Gibson Engineers will strengthen the transportation engineering practice in the southeastern states, where the firm has an established water, wastewater and transportation practice, according to Hatch Mott.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2011

D.C. Metro receives $150M to address NTSB recs

Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia will also provide $150 million in matching local funds to help pay for the improvements.

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